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Ever since watching her cousin Lucia’s recital last June, Katie has been clammoring to start ballet. Who knew that most schools start in the Fall and Spring, which meant our noodle had to wait months. Grandma and Grandpa gave her the lessons for a third birthday present, and she has Lucia’s tutu. [...]

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Last Sunday was one of those amazing Bay Area days. Warm, sunny, windy, with just a hint of fall in the air. It was the kind of day that just made you want to go fly a kite. Katie is pretty much a veteran flier, and Ben hasn’t caught the bug yet. [...]

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Another example of how fast time flies. Our little baby girl turned 3 and had a big party with all her friends. Grandma and Grandpa “D” came up and brought lots of goodies, including a few books that have become fast favorites. The party got started with the same Tigger bouncy [...]

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After a long search for the perfect preschool, Katie finally started at Escuela Bilingual Internacional, a Spanish immersion program that offers pre-K through 8th grade. Just after Labor Day, our little girl (almost 3!!) started off to school, with a backpack and lunchbox and great attitude. The first day was bumpy. Lots [...]

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Mommy and Katie got lucky this month with a visit from Aunt jackie and Uncle Mike who took us on an all expenses paid vacation to Yosemite. It was their first time, and as always, Yosemite delivered. The park is different this time of year, warmer, drier, and less crowded. We stayed [...]

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Summer has come and gone, and the kids just continue to get older. Katie finished up her first preschool, where she hung out with Graham, and is set to start another soon. Ben is getting cuter and cuter – if that’s possible, and is cruising around talking more and more. He’s added [...]

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